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Wesbanco

Wesbanco Inc is a bank holding company that offers a full range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust services, brokerage services, mortgage banking, and insurance. The company has two reportable segments: community banking and trust and investment services. WesBanco operates one commercial bank, WesBanco Bank, which runs scores of branches. Its market service area primarily includes the Rust Belt region of the United States. Commercial real estate accounts for nearly half of the bank's loan portfolio. The bank has historically grown through both organic growth and acquisitions. The bank's primary component of net revenue is net interest income.

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WesBanco (NASDAQ: WSBC) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.49 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.71 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

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WesBanco, Inc. ("WesBanco") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) and Premier Financial Corp. ("Premier") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFC#NASDAQ">PFC</a>) today announced that WesBanco's shareholders and Premier's shareholders have each voted overwhelmingly to adopt and approve, as applicable, all proposals relating to the previously announced merger agreement for WesBanco to acquire Premier. The votes were held at the respective special meetings of WesBanco's shareholders and Premier's shareholders today. Approximately 85% of the votes cast at WesBanco's special meeting voted to approve the merger and to approve the proposal to issue shares of WesBanco common stock as described in the joint proxy statement/prospectus for the special meeting, and approximately 68% of the outstanding shares of Premier common stock voted to approve the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.

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Raymond James analyst Daniel Tamayo upgrades Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) from Outperform to Strong Buy and raises the price target from $35 to $44.

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Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $34.25, a high estimate of $35.00, and a low estimate of $34.00. Marking an increase of 9.6%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $31.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730131245_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Wesbanco among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Russell Gunther</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
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<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
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<td>Russell Gunther</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
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<td>Catherine Mealor</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Wesbanco. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Wesbanco compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Wesbanco's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Wesbanco's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSBC/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Wesbanco analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Wesbanco Better</h2>
Wesbanco Inc is a bank holding company that offers a full range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust services, brokerage services, mortgage banking, and insurance. The company has two reportable segments: community banking and trust and investment services. WesBanco operates one commercial bank, WesBanco Bank, which runs scores of branches. Its market service area primarily includes the Rust Belt region of the United States. Commercial real estate accounts for nearly half of the bank's loan portfolio. The bank has historically grown through both organic growth and acquisitions. The bank's primary component of net revenue is net interest income.
<h3>Key Indicators: Wesbanco's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Wesbanco showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 2.93% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Wesbanco's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 23.04%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Wesbanco's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.37%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Wesbanco's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.19%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.6, Wesbanco faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Assessing Wesbanco: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Russell Gunther maintains Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $33 to $34.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight on Wesbanco, Raises Price Target to $34

Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.51 by 9.8 percent. This is a 5.08 percent decrease over earnings of $0.59 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $121.14 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $120.74 million by 0.33 percent. This is a 2.94 percent increase over sales of $117.68 million the same period last year.

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Wesbanco Q3 Adj $0.56 Beats $0.51 Estimate, Sales $121.14M Beat $120.74M Estimate

Analysts' ratings for Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 5 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Wesbanco and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $36.0, accompanied by a high estimate of $42.00 and a low estimate of $34.00. Observing a 13.21% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $31.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725897619_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Wesbanco is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell Gunther</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine Mealor</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell Gunther</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Wesbanco. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Wesbanco compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Wesbanco's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Wesbanco's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Wesbanco</h2>
Wesbanco Inc is a bank holding company that offers a full range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust services, brokerage services, mortgage banking, and insurance. The company has two reportable segments: community banking and trust and investment services. WesBanco operates one commercial bank, WesBanco Bank, which runs scores of branches. Its market service area primarily includes the Rust Belt region of the United States. Commercial real estate accounts for nearly half of the bank's loan portfolio. The bank has historically grown through both organic growth and acquisitions. The bank's primary component of net revenue is net interest income.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Wesbanco's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Challenges: Wesbanco's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -3.41%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 18.01%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Wesbanco's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 1.1%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.15%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, Wesbanco faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Critical Insights From Wesbanco Analyst Ratings: What You Need To Know

RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom reiterates Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $35 price target.

Reiteration

RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Wesbanco, Maintains $35 Price Target

4 analysts have shared their evaluations of Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $36.25, a high estimate of $42.00, and a low estimate of $34.00. This current average reflects an increase of 16.94% from the previous average price target of $31.00. 
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<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The perception of Wesbanco by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Russell Gunther</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catherine Mealor</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Arfstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell Gunther</td>
<td>DA Davidson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Wesbanco. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Wesbanco compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Wesbanco's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Wesbanco's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Wesbanco</h2>
Wesbanco Inc is a bank holding company that offers a full range of financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, personal and corporate trust services, brokerage services, mortgage banking, and insurance. The company has two reportable segments: community banking and trust and investment services. WesBanco operates one commercial bank, WesBanco Bank, which runs scores of branches. Its market service area primarily includes the Rust Belt region of the United States. Commercial real estate accounts for nearly half of the bank's loan portfolio. The bank has historically grown through both organic growth and acquisitions. The bank's primary component of net revenue is net interest income.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Wesbanco's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Wesbanco's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -3.41%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Wesbanco's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 18.01%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.1%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Wesbanco's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.15%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Wesbanco's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.73, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Beyond The Numbers: 4 Analysts Discuss Wesbanco Stock

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Russell Gunther maintains Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $27 to $34.

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Catherine Mealor maintains Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $30 to $34.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Wesbanco, Raises Price Target to $34

RBC Capital analyst Jon Arfstrom maintains Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $32 to $35.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Wesbanco, Raises Price Target to $35

DA Davidson analyst Russell Gunther maintains Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $35 to $42.

DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Wesbanco, Raises Price Target to $42

WesBanco (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wsbc#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.49 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.54 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.71 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -9.26%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this holding company for WesBanco Bank would post earnings of $0.56 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.56, delivering no surprise.
Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates.
WesBanco, which belongs to the Zacks Banks - Southeast industry, posted revenues of $149.16 million for the quarter ended June 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.51%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $154.66 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock&#39;s immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management&#39;s commentary on the earnings call.
WesBanco shares have added about 9.3% since the beginning of the year versus the S&amp;P 500&#39;s gain of 13.2%.
What&#39;s Next for WesBanco?
While WesBanco has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors&#39; minds is: what&#39;s next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company&#39;s earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for WesBanco: unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company&#39;s just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $0.54 on $151.55 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $2.21 on $596.1 million in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Banks - Southeast is currently in the top 37% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc. (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ubab#OTC">UBAB</a>), is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2024.
This company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.78 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -11.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
United Bancorporation of Alabama, Inc.&#39;s revenues are expected to be $18.39 million, up 1.8% from the year-ago quarter.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2309850/wesbanco-wsbc-q2-earnings-miss-estimates?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-tale_of_the_tape|yseop_template_4-2309850">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Creates a community-focused, regional financial services partner with $27+ billion in assets
Announces $200 million in capital commitments in support of the merger
WHEELING, W.Va., July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WesBanco, Inc. ("WesBanco") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) and Premier Financial Corp. ("Premier") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFC#NASDAQ">PFC</a>) jointly announced today that they have executed a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger ("Agreement") providing for the merger of Premier with and into WesBanco. Jeff Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer of WesBanco, and Gary Small, President and Chief Executive Officer of Premier, made the joint announcement.
Under the terms of the Agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the board of directors of both companies, WesBanco will exchange shares of its common stock for all of the outstanding shares of Premier common stock, in an all-stock transaction. Premier shareholders will be entitled to receive 0.80 of a share of WesBanco common stock for each share of Premier common stock they own upon the effective time of the merger, for aggregate merger consideration valued at approximately $959 million, or $26.66 per share, based on WesBanco's closing stock price of $33.32 as of July 24, 2024. The transaction values Premier at a price to June 30, 2024 tangible book value per share of 142% and a price to mean analyst estimated 2024 earnings per share of 12.9 times. The merger is expected to qualify as a tax-free reorganization.

WesBanco Announces Merger With Premier Financial, Premier Shareholders Will Be Entitled To Receive 0.80 Of A Share Of WesBanco Common Stock For Each Share Of Premier Common Stock They Own Upon The Effective Time Of The Merger, For Aggregate Merger Consideration Valued At ~$959M, Or $26.66 Per Share

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Russell Gunther maintains Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $30 to $27.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Equal-Weight on Wesbanco, Lowers Price Target to $27

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Russell Gunther reiterates Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) with a Equal-Weight and maintains $30 price target.

Stephens & Co. Reiterates Equal-Weight on Wesbanco, Maintains $30 Price Target

Wesbanco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSBC#NASDAQ">WSBC</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.56 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.55 by 1.82 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $113.966 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $116.830 million by 2.45 percent. This is a 8.34 percent decrease over sales of $124.332 million the same period last year.

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